The small town, 20 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis, is the fastest-growing community in Indiana, exploding from 500 residents to about 5,500 in the past 10 years, with more growth on the way.

Whitestown leaders have a clear vision for the future. They want to be a "whole life" ag-urban community — a place where people can grow up, raise their kids and retire within 20 miles of the city and near lots of open fields.